ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday announced the resumption of toll tax collection at entry points of Islamabad after a 10-year hiatus.
The decision is part of the CDA’s strategy to increase revenue, addressing the financial problems currently faced by the Authority, according to media reports.
CDA has finalized plans to establish tax collection points at key internal entry points in the capital and its board has formally approved this initiative.
Toll tax collection points
Toll tax collection points will be set up at 6 internal entry points, including prominent areas such as Islamabad Expressway, IJP Road, Srinagar Highway, Margalla Avenue, and Murree Road
The authority’s Planning and Revenue wings will collaborate closely to ascertain the suitable amount of taxes.
CDA officials underlined that the decision to reintroduce toll taxes is a proactive step to boost the authority’s revenue streams, ultimately contributing to the improvement of services and infrastructure for residents and visitors alike.
In 2013, the Minister of Interior at that time declared the termination of all tax collection points on internal roads in capital, providing relief to the residents from toll taxes.
However, in 2019, the Metropolitan Corporation approved to reintroduce toll taxes, but the decision could not be implemented.
